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Rita Ora did her thing at World Pride Music Festival, performing a magnificent, hard-hitting show, leaving the crowd screaming melodiously for an encore. The pop singer took a brief moment on Instagram to thank the festival with a snippet of her blazing set, accompanied by the caption, “YOU WERE HOTTT Thank you for bringing the HEAT!!!” The video shows Ora at her absolute best, belting out anthems with that personality-defining powerhouse voice, with the crowd pretty much losing their shit.
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Behind-the-scenes looks into the atmosphere between Ora and her crew backstage just minutes before going onstage. “Oh my god, we’re about to go on any minute,” says the clip, adrenaline in her voice. Ora practically brings down the backdrop with her energy as she hypes the team up with a “Let’s go!” before sliding into a spontaneous acapella interlude that shows off her gorgeous vocal cords.
Fans flooded the comments with love. One said, “Love hearing you sing acapella, your voice is so beautiful. Also, your happiness and energy when a new single comes out are unmatched!” Another agreed: “The acapella is amazing; if I was there I would literally be in tears.” Ora’s ability to forge an emotional connection with her fans was clearly a huge part in how much they have continued to express how much they miss seeing her live.
One person who was about to catch the live show for the first time said, “Can’t wait to see you live for the first time ever next week might cry.” Others were losing it over her impending gigs, big-city festivals now in full swing.
Have you seen the weather for Capital Summertime Ball? You’re gonna be performing Heat in the Heat,” joked one follower, referencing her very aptly titled track. The queer community was loud in the comment box, a contributor noted, “As a queer person, let me say… GAYZ FOR RITA!!!” Well, it was no surprise, after years of being such a strong ally Ora just cemented that alliance further by being at World Pride.
Others could not resist comparisons, “JLO younger version” came in, which is pretty hefty praise considering the stature of the icon that is Jennifer Lopez. “Wow. Think my heart just exploded. Sexiest woman alive,” followed with, “Looking Absolutely Stunning As Alwaysss.”
Then, of course, there was the merch: “I need Heat merch asap,” declared one fan, P.S. Ora’s reach extends beyond her music.
With the dead-stopping performance, the tear-jerking fan reactions, and the ego-shattering potential of stardom marked the Rita Ora sightings, once more affirming her as one of the most multi-talented stars in the world. Whether she was belting backstage acapella snippets or singing on a festival stage, the passion radiating from her would not be ignored.
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With the sun beaming, and more shows on the horizon, one thing remains: Rita Ora is not slowing down anytime soon. If this festival is anything to go by, then the heat is going to turn up another level!
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
